Doll with ingestion system

ABSTRACT

A doll having a hollow head with a mouth opening therein. An actuating device is positioned within the head which causes a food-type material introduced into the mouth, to be discharged through a discharge opening remote from the mouth. An electric switch proximate the mouth, closes a circuit which permits the device to operate and create a peristaltic pumping action within the doll. The switch can be actuated by inserting a spoon or nursery bottle into the mouth, or by gently pressing against the doll&#39;&#39;s lower lip.

United States Patent 1191 Cummings et a1. 1 1 Jan. 7, 1975 [5 DOLL WITHINGESTION SYSTEM 3,490,170 1/1970 Wolf 46/141 x 3,583 093 6/1971 Glasset al. 46/141 [75] lnventors: Charles A. Cummings; George P. 3 745696 71973 S k t I 46 4| Giordano, both of Cincinnati, Ohio 8p Us 6 a l' l[73] Assignee: General Mills Fun Group, Inc., Primary Examiner-Louis G.Mancene Minneapolis, Minn. Assistant Examiner-J. Q. Lever [22] Filed:Oct. 15, 1973 21 Appl. 110.; 406,504 [57] ABSTRACT A doll having ahollow head with a mouth opening therein. An actuating device ispositioned within the head which causes a food type material introducedn into the mouth to be discharged through a discharge [58] Fleld ofSearch 46/141 135 R 135 A opening remote from the mouth. An electricswitch 56 R f (rt d proximate the mouth, closes a circuit which permits1 e erences I e the device to operate and create a. peristaltic pumpingUNITED STATES PATENTS action within the doll. The switch can be actuatedby 2,945,321 7/1960 Carter 46/141 X inserting a spoon or nursery bottleinto the mouth, or 3,005,283 10/1961 Cohn 1 46/141 X by gently pressingagainst the dolls lower 3,063,192 11/1962 Ayala 46/141 X 3,383,7955/1968 Ryan et a1 46/141 X 14 Claims, 14 Drawing Figures Patented Jan.7, 1975 3,858,352

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5 Sheets-Sheet 4 1 DOLL WITH INGESTION SYSTEM The present inventionrelates to toy figures, and more specifically to a toy doll having aningestion system for receiving and disposing of material and liquidintroduced into its mouth.

Dolls of many types are known in the art, and their popularity asplaythings for children, increases constantly. One possible reason forthe universal appeal and interest in dolls is due in part at least, to acontinual effort to manufacture new and different types of dolls. Thereappears to be an endless effort on the part of manufacturers to makedolls which simulate as much as possible, human beings and humancharacteristics, whether they be adult type dolls, or baby dolls.Talking dolls for example, are well known in the art; various types ofsound reproducing systems have been devised for use with dolls, wherebythe doll will reproduce sounds of different kinds, including completesentences. Articulated dolls are also popular, whereby one or moremembers of the doll body such as its head, arms, legs, or the like, canbe manually or automatically manipulated. Yet another type of doll isone having a system for receiving a liquid; usually a reservoir isprovided into which liquid of some type is introduced by using a babybottle, for example. The liquid can then be dispensed so as to simulatetears, or if preferred, to simulate wetting.

To the best of our knowledge, no toys have been devised which willsimulate a baby receiving and consuming a food-type material, in asemi-solid state. While mechanisms have been devised for simulatingingestion, we are not aware of any system which actually permits a doll,or other toy, to receive a food-type material through its mouth, andthereafter dispense it through a discharge opening in the dolls body.

Accordingly, one object of the present invention is to provide a new andimproved toy in the form of a doll.

Another object is to provide a doll adapted to simulate a baby, suchdoll being capable of receiving and disposing of semi-solid and liquidmaterials.

A further object is to provide a doll having a new and improved systemfor receiving material through its mouth and discharging it through anopening in the body, remote from the mouth.

A still further object is to provide a doll having a motor drivenmechanism for moving its mouth, lips and checks, thereby simulating theeating action of a baby.

Another object is to provide a doll or similar toy with new and improvedstructure for conveying a material introduced into the dolls mouth, awayfrom the mouth to a discharge opening in the dolls body.

A still further object is to provide a doll with improved means forenergizing an actuating device or peristaltic pump within the dollsbody, which creates a peristaltic action in the body of the doll.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent froma consideration of the following specification and accompanyingdrawings. Before proceeding with a detailed description of the inventionhowever, a brief resume of it will be presented.

Briefly, the invention comprises a doll, or similar toy, having a headwith a movable mouth therein. An elongated tube is provided within thedolls body, and it connects the mouth to a discharge opening in thedolls body, thus forming a continuous passage from the mouth to thedischarge opening. A motor driven actuating device (also referred to asperistaltic pump) within the dolls head, acts upon the tube in such amanner that a peristaltic action is created within the tube. Byenergizing the actuating device, the mouth is caused to move, andmaterial placed in the mouth is forced, or extruded, through the tubeand through the discharge opening.

The invention will best be understood by reference to the followingdrawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a doll embodying our invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view illustrating the doll;

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1,which illustrates the invention within a dolls body, as viewed from theright side of the doll;

FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view which illustrates the skull of thedoll;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged side elevational view showing the internalconstruction of the device of FIG. 3, and illustrating the invention ina first operating condition;

FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5, but depicting the mechanism in asecond operating condition;

FIG. 7 is a partial front view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a partial sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 illustrates the actuating device removed from the dolls head,and with parts broken away, as viewed from the left side;

FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view taken along line 11-11 of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a sectional view, with parts broken away, taken along line12-12 of FIG. ll);

FIG. 13 is a partial sectional view, taken along line 13-13 of FIGQIZ;and

FIG. 14 is an electrical circuit diagram of the circuit utilized forenergizing the motor which actuates the invention.

The figures illustrate a doll 10 as having a torso 12, a head 14, arms16, and legs 18. The torso is comprised of a front 20, a rear 22, aright side 54 (as viewed in FIG. 1) and a left side 56. A dress 24, orother appropriate clothing, is provided as a covering. The head 14 issecured to the torso 12 by conventional means, as shown for example inFIG. 3. The head includes a lower head portion 26 having theconfiguration of a face thereon, and an upper head portion or scalp 28which is attachable to the lower head portion 26 by appropriate means,such as an adhesive. Construction of the head in two parts in thismanner, permits access to the interior of the head for inserting thecomponents forming the invention. Artificial hair 30, when secured tothe scalp 28, conceals the connection formed by the upper and lower headportions. A mouth 32, which includes an upper lip 34 and a lower lip 36,forms an opening into the head, and a chin 84 is positioned below themouth. A short inlet tube 38 projects inwardly from the lips and itforms a short passage into the interior of the head.

A hollow skull, designated by numeral 40, is positioned withing thelower head portion 26, and it is provided with an opening 42 in itsfrontal portion. As shown in FIG. 4, the skull has the generalconfiguration of the lower portion of a dolls head; the protruberances58 generally forming the cheekbones of the dolls face, and the lowerportion 82 forming the dolls lower jaw. In assembled relationship, thejaw 82 is enclosed by the chin'84. The lower head portion 26 is formedof a soft, pliable material and it is adapted to fit snuggly over theskull 40 so that it effectively forms a skin-type covering. As viewed inFIG. 3, both the skull 40 and the head portion 26 are affixed to thetorso 12 by a circular flanged member 44 which forms a part of thetorso, and which projects through circular openings 46 and 48 in thehead portion and skull respectively. An elongated tube 50 is connectedat one end to the tube 38 and it extends to the lower part of the torsoto provide a discharge opening 52.

Reference is made more specifically to FIGS. 3, 5, 6 and 10-13, whichillustrate an actuating device, or peristaltic pump, referred togenerally by reference numberal 60. As explained below, the device 60acts as a means for causing material introduced into the dolls mouth tobe extruded through the tube 50 and through the discharge opening 52. Inaddition, it imparts relative movement to the mouth, and to some extent,the dolls lips and cheeks.

Assh own inthe drawings, the device 60 has a generally circularshapeTand it is positioned wit hihTheTdoIIs head 14, and morespecifically, the lower portion 26 and skull 40. For purposes ofdescribing the invention, the device will be described as having a rightside (as shown in FIGS. 3, and 6 for example), a left side (as shown inFIG. for example), and a front and a rear portion (as shown in FIGS. 3,5 and 6). In general, they correspond to the right and left sides 54 and56 respectively, of the doll. The device includes a housing or casing 62comprised of a first wall member 64- (also referred to as the right sidewall) and a second wall member 66 (also referred to as the left sidewall). The walls 64 and 66 are connected together by appropriate meanssuch as clips, mating male and female members, screws, or the like, toform s substantially enclosed unit. The housing 62 is provided with afirst tab 68 positioned on its rear portion and a second tab 70positioned on its front portion. The first tab 68 is inserted in aretaining slot 72 formed by a pair of projections 74 and 76 in the rearwall of the skull. The second tab 70 is fixedly secured to the frontwall of the skull at 78 by means of a screw 80. Thus, the housing 62 isreadily removable from the head 14 by removing the screw 80 and slippingthe housing out of the slot 72, provided of course, that the scalp 28has not been permanently connected to the lower portion 26.

FIGS. 5, 6 and 11-13, illustrate the interior of the device 60. A geartrain designated generally by numeral 85, is mounted therein. A maindrive gear (spur gear) 86 is fixedly connected to one end of a shortshaft 88, which in turn is rotatably journaled in the housing 62, andmore specifically the left side wall 66, by projecting it through amounting block 90 formed in the wall 66. The mounting block 90effectively spaces the gear 86 from the inner surface of the wall 66.The shaft 88 is formed as having a toothed end or drive pinion 92,

which projects outside the housing 62. A short pin 94 forms an integralpart of the other side of the drive gear 86. The pin 94 is offsetrelative to the centerline of the shaft 88. An idler pulley 96 having apinion gear 98 integrally formed on one side, is also rotatably mountedin the side wall 66 by a shaft 100 journaled in the wall 66 in such amanner that it is interposed between the drive gear 86 and the innersurface of the wall 66. A

stub shaft 102 is journaled in a support block 104 formed on theopposite side wall 64. In assembled relationship, the pinion gear 98meshes with the main drive gear 86.

The periphery of the idler pulley 96 is provided with a groove 106 forreceiving a drive belt 108. The idler pulley 96 is driven by means of anelectric motor 110 positioned in a motor mount structure 112 forming apart of the wall 64, as well as the support block 104. A grooved drivepulley 114 is fixed to the drive shaft of the motor and it is alignedwith respect to the idler pulley 96 so that the belt 108 operativelyconnects the motor 110 to the pulley 96. By energizing the motor 110,the main drive gear 86 can be caused to rotate about the axis of theshaft 88, due to its driving relationship with the pinion gear 98.

A first arm 118 and a primary mouth lever 116 (also referred to as asecond arm) are movably mounted within the housing 62, and they togetherform a linkage for compressing the tube 50. As depicted in FIGS. 5 and6, both the lever 116 and the arm 118 project through an opening 119 inthe base of the device 60. The lever 116 is formed as having an enlargedend 120 with an elongated slot 124 therein, and a pivot end 122. Aroller 126, having approximately the same outer diameter as the width ofthe slot 124, is mounted on the pin 94. The lever 116 is mounted withinthe housing so that the roller 126 is movably positioned within the slot124, thus operatively connecting the lever to the drive gear 86. Thelever 116 is pivotally mounted relative to the side walls 64 and 66 bymeans of a short shaft 128 located proximate the pivot end 122 of thelever which projects from both sides of the lever. As the drive gear 86rotates, the lever 116 is caused to rock or pivot about the axis of theshaft 128.

A tubular stocking 130, formed of a flexible resilient material, isplaced over the end 122 of the lever 116, and it includes a tubularportion 132 which fits over the lever end, and a flattened web-shapedportion 134. The webbed protion 134 projects in somewhat the oppositedirection with respect to the tubular portion 132 so that it defines anangle therewith, such angle varying in size as the lever 116 is pivoted.Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the webbed portion 134 ispositioned on top of the inlet tube 38 and the tube 50, so that it isinterposed between the arm 118 and the tube, and the end 122 of thelever 116 projects into the region of the dolls upper lip 34.

The arm 118 (also referred to as the secondary mouth lever) is formed ashaving a first or pivot end 136 and a second end 138. The arm 118 ispivotally mounted within the housing 62 by means of a shaft journaled inthe side wall 64 and 66, so' that it is positioned below the lever 116.The second end 138 of the arm is formed as having a triangular shapedweb which is positioned above and in contact with the webbed portion 134by a somewhat flattened bearing surface 135. A projection 139 isdirected toward the lever 116 so that the lever 116 bears against thetip 'of the projection, and thus exerts a force against the arm 118 asthe lever 116 pivots downwardly. The gear train 85 operatively connectsthe linkage to the motor 110.

A toothed gear timer (spur gear) 140 is rotatably connected to theexterior surface of the housing wall 66 by mounting it on a shaft 142fixed to the housing wall.

I A hub 144 formed on the gear timer, separates the gear timer from thewall. As shown more fully in FIG. 10,

the teeth on the gear timer 140 mesh with, and are driven by, the drivepinion 92 formed on the end of the shaft 88. A nut 146 forcibly securedto the end of the shaft 142, retains the gear timer on the shaft. Awedgeshaped cam 148 forms an integral part of the surface 150 of thegear timer 140, and it is interposed between the wall 66 and the gear,note FIG. 13.

Reference is now made to the electrical components for energizing theactuating device or peristaltic pump 60. In general, the doll is causedto accept and ingest food by exerting an external pressure in the regionof the dolls mouth. The specific technique involved will be describedhereinafter.

A timing switch (also referred to as a secondary switch) designatedgenerally by numeral 150, is connected to the outer surface of the wall66. The switch 150 includes a contact member 152 in the form of anelongated, flexible leaf, and a fixed contact member 164, likewise inthe form of an elongated, flexible leaf. The leaf 152 is connected tothe wall 66 by securing it to a mounting block 154, proximate its end156. The other end 158 of the leaf projects toward the hub 144 so thatit is in the path of the cam 148 as the cam orbits about the axis ofshaft 142. The end 156 is bifurcated so that it has a pair of projectingprongs or terminals 160 and 162, phased generally at right angles toeach other. The leaf 164 has a first end 166 and a second end 168, andit is generally aligned at right angles to the leaf 152 by securing itto the side wall 62 by means of a rivet 176. As shown more specificallyin FIG. 13, the end 168 has a somewhat U-shaped configuration whichforms an edge 170. The end 166 is bifurcated to form prongs or terminals172 and 174, likewise phased approximately 90" apart. The flexible leaf152 is biased so that it normally contacts the leaf 164, and morespecifically, the edge 170. As the cam 148 contacts the leaf 152, itbreaks the electrical connection, by separating the leaf from the edge170.

A primary switch (also referred to as mouth switch) designated generallyby numeral 180, is positioned in the region of the dolls chin 84. FIGS.4 and 7-9 show the specific construction in detail. The specificconstruction of the lower jaw 82 will also be described at this time,since it forms a part of the mouth switch 180. The jaw is provided witha stationary switch member 182, and a contact member 184 which ismovable relative to the maember 182. The switch member 182 is fixedlyconnected to the jaw structure 82 by means of L shaped members 186 and188 which engage the edge of the opening 42, as well as by means of arivet 190. The member 182 includes an elongated vertical wall member 192and a somewhat rounded and sloped bottom surface 194 having an L-shapedprojection or ledge 196, which projects downwardly from the bottomsurface 194, as viewed for example in FIG. 7. The wall member 192 lendssome rigidity to the facial construction of the doll. One edge 198 ofthe surface 194 is cut at a bias as shown in FIG. 9, thus forming anirregularly shaped surface 194.

The movable contact member 184 is connected to the stationary switchmember 182 by means of a flexible metalic leaf spring 200. As shown morefully in FIG. 8, the leaf spring 200 is formed so that it includes apair of end sections 202 and 204 which are parallel to, and separatedfrom, a main body section 206, by connecting sections 208 and 210respectively. The end section 202 is secured to the member 182 by meansof the rivet 190, and the contact member 184 is secured to the main bodysection 206 by means of a rivet 212. A third rivet 214 is connected tothe switch member 182 so that it is adapted to be contacted by the endsection 204. The leaf spring 200 is biased. so that the end section 204normally abuts against an abutment member 216, and contact with therivet 214 is broken.

The contact member 184 includes a generally L- shaped member 220 whichincludes an elongated vertically oriented leg 222 and a horizontal leg224 (as viewed for example in FIG. 7). The contact member also includesa somewhat rounded and sloped surface 226, which is spaced from the leg224 and which has one edge 228 which is cut at a bias, such bias beinggenerally aligned with the bias 198 of surface 194 (in this regard, noteFIG. 9). As depicted, the edges 198 and 228 normally contact each other,when the switch is open; however, a small gap normally exists betweenthe edges 218 and 219 (note FIG. 9). By exerting an appropriate forceagainst. the movable contact member 184, as explained below, the member1184 is caused to move relative to the stationary switch member 182 sothat the gap between the edges 218 and 219 narrows. At the same time,the end 216 of leaf spring 200 contacts the rivet 214, thus closing acircuit as described below. By positioning the edges 198 and 228 againsteach other in this manner, the switch 180 will remain open, while thedevice is in a static condition; since the facial covering surroundingthe skull may be relatively tight, this construction prevents the switchfrom closing prematurely.

At this point, it might be mentioned that the actuating device and itscomponent parts, as well as the skull 40 and its component parts whichmake up the lower jaw, are preferably made of a relatively hard plasticmaterial. Since numerous plastic materials are known to those skilled inthe art, no specific materials will be mentioned. It should berecognized of course, that materials other than plastics might also beused if desired.

A power source 230, comprised of one or more batteries, is positionedwithin a battery case 232 located in a cavity 234 formed in the backportion of the torso 12. As shown, the case is formed so as to partiallysurround the tube 50. A removable cover (not shown) permits access tothe batteries 230.

The batteries 230 are electrically connected to the other electricalcomponents, namely the switches and 180 and the motor 110, byappropriate leads. A first lead 236 electrically connects the batteriesto a terminal 238 on the motor 110, and a second lead 240 connects thebatteries to the terminal 162 at switch 150. A lead 242 connects theterminal of switch 150, to the switch 180, and more specifically theterminal or rivet 190. A lead 244 connects the terminal or rivet 214 tothe terminal forming a part of the switch 150. Finally, a lead 246connects the terminal 172 of the switch 150 to a terminal 248 located onthe motor 110. In this regard, note FIG. 14 which schematicallyillustrates the electrical circuits and components.

In operation, the actuating device is normally inoperative because themotor 110 is denergized. While in the inoperative condition, the primaryswitch is open; in other words, no contact is made between the leafspring 200 and the rivet or contact 214. The timing switch 150 on theother hand, might be either open or closed, depending upon the relativeposition of the cam 148 with respect to the flexible leaf 152. If thegear timer 140 is oriented so that the cam 148 contacts the leaf 152 forexample, the switch is open. Once the cam 148 orbits pass the leaf 152however, the switch 150 is closed.

The mouth switch 180 is manually closed by exerting an appropriate forceagainst the movable contact member 184, which is mounted on the flexibleleaf spring 200. As pointed out hereinbefore, the switch 180 ispositioned in the region of the lower jaw 82. By inserting or wedging anitem in the dolls mouth 32, i.e., between the wall member 192 and theleg 220, such as the nipple of a bottle, or a spoon 250 with material Mthereon, a force is applied against the leg 220 so that the member 192and the leg 220 spread apart slightly. In other words, the leg 220 (andmember 184) moves toward the left as shown in FIG. 9, in addition, itmoves toward the stationary mouth member 182, so that the gap betweenthe edges 218 and 219 narrows thus closing the switch 180, andpermitting the circuit to be energized. It is pointed out that when theswitch 180 is closed, the circuit is energized regardless of whether ornot the switch 150 is open or closed. It might also be pointed out thatthe switch can also be closed by applying sufficient pressure againstthe dolls chin so that the member 184 moves relative to the member 182,thus closing the switch.

As the circuit is energized, the motor 110 causes the actuating device60 to operate. Since the drive gear 86 is operatively connected to themotor drive pulley 114, it rotates about the axis of shaft 82, and thepin 94 orbits around the same axis. Orbital movement of the pin 94causes the primary mouth lever 116 to pivot or rock about the axis ofshaft 128. Such pivotal movement of the lever 116 in turn, impartspivotal or rocking movement to the arm 118 about the axis of shaft 140,since the lever 116 bears against the projection 139 located on the arm118. As the arm 118 pivots, the bearing surface 135 exerts a pulsatingor cyclic compressing force against the webbed portion 134 of thestocking 130, and more specifically against the tube 150. This rythmiccompressing force creates a peristaltic action within the tube 50 whichcauses material M introduced into the dolls mouth 32, to be forced orextruded toward the discharge end of the tube, and out through thedischarge opening 52. Moreover, since the end 122 of the lever 116projects towards the upper lip 34, it generates a mouth movement similarto that of a baby eating or sucking.

Since the gear timer 140 is operatively connected to the drive gear 86,it likewise is caused to rotate when the motor 110 is energized. Aspreviously pointed out, the cam 148 follows an orbital path as the geartimer 140 rotates. While the switch 150 is normally closed, itwill ofcourse, be momentarily opened when the cam 148 passes by the leaf 152.As long as the primary switch 180 is closed however, the circuit willremain energized regardless of whether or not the switch 150 is open, aspointed out before. Once the pressure is removed from the contact member184, for example by removing the spoon 250, the switch 180 is opened. Aslong as the timing switch 150 is closed however, the circuit will remainenergized and the device 60 will continue to operate. As thewedge-shaped cam 148 comes in contact with the leaf 152, it causes it toflex and separate from the edge 170 of the contact member 164, thusbreaking the circuit. At this point, the actuating device stops. Thesystem can again be put into operation by merely closing the primaryswitch 180, as explained above.

Since the doll 10 is used by children, it is desirable that some careand consideration be given regarding the formulation and make-up of thematerial M, in order to prevent injury or illness to the child if heshould intentionally or accidentally consume some of it. It is preferredthat the material generally have a moist, mushy consistency, so that itmight be readily removed from the spoon 250 when the spoon is insertedin the mouth 32. While numerous edible materials are known in the artwhich might be satisfactorily used, such as commercially available babyfood, it has been found that small packets of dry ingredients are aconvenient means of making a shelf stable material available. By addingand mixing a prescribed amount of water to a packet of dry ingredients,a quantity of the material can be prepared, for use by a child. As thematerial is fed into the doll, it is eventually discharged through thedischarge opening 52 due to the peristaltic action generated by thedevice 60.

In order to simulate as closely as possible real life situations, aremovable diaper 252 is attached to the doll. After the doll has beenused, the tube 250 can readily be cleaned by flushing it with a quantityof warm water. By inserting the nipple of a small baby bottle into thedolls mouth and gently squeezing the bottle, the tube can be flushed andcleaned. During this operating of course, the actuating device 60 willbe energized as well, which aids in the flushing operation.

The present invention results in a baby doll which is not only lifelikein appearance, but also in operation. The ingestion system describedherein, permits a child to introduce a quantity of food-like materialinto the dolls mouth, whereupon the doll will accept the mate rial,generate an eating-like motion, and subsequently discharge the material.It should be understood that while the invention has been described inconjunction with a baby doll, other types of toys might be used as well,such as a variety of animalfigures.

In the above description and attached drawings, a disclosure of theprinciples of this invention is presented, together with some of thespecific embodiments by which the invention might be carried out.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property orprivilege is claimed are defined as follows:

1. A toy figure comprising a body member having a head attached thereto,a movable mouth in said head, tubular means within said body forconnecting said mouth to a discharge opening in said body, actuatingmeans within the toy, at least a portion of which contacts said tubularmeans, for creating a peristaltic action in the tubular means wherebymaterial placed in the mouth is extruded through said tubular means andthrough the discharge opening, and means for energizing said actuatingmeans.

2. The combination of claim 1 wherein the toy is a doll, said actuatingdevice includes at least one elongated arm pivotally mounted therein, aportion of said arm adapted to contact a portion of the tube and exert apulsating compressing force against said tube thereby creating saidperistaltic action, and means including a motor for causing said arm topivot.

3. The combination of claim 2 wherein the means for causing said arm topivot includes a primary mouth lever pivotally mounted within thedevice, one end of said terminating proximate the mouth whereby pivotalmovement of said lever imparts relative movement to the mouth, saidlever being positioned proximate the elongated arm and adapted to engagea portion of said arm and cause it to pivot about its pivot axis.

4. The combination of claim 3 wherein a tubular stocking is providedwhich includes a webbed portion, means for securing said stocking tosaid one end of the lever so that said webbed portion is interposedbetween the elongated arm and the tube.

5. The combination of claim 3 wherein a gear train is provided withinthe device, means for operatively connecting said gear train to themotor means, and means for operatively connecting the other end of thelever to the gear train.

6. The combination of claim 5 wherein the gear train includes a maindrive gear, means for securing a pin to one surface of said gear so thatit is offset relative to the axis of rotation of said gear, the otherend of said lever having an elongated slot therein, and means forattaching said lever to said gear by mounting the slotted end on saidpin.

7. The combination of claim 3 which includes a battery for energizingthe motor, electrical circuit means, a normally open primary switch foropening and closing said electrical circuit, and means for positioningsaid switch proximate the mouth whereby said switch can be closed byapplying a pressure in the region of the mouth.

8. The combination of claim 7 wherein the skull has a lower jaw, aportion of said jaw being movable relative to the skull, and the primaryswitch includes a movable contact in the form of a flexible leaf springand a stationary contact, said movable portion of said jaw being affixedto the leaf spring.

9. The combination of claim 8 wherein said lower jaw includes a fixedelongated wall member, and the movable jaw portion includes an elongatedleg, said wall member and said leg being aligned with respect to eachother to provide a space therebetween, said movable portion and said legbeing movable so that said space can vary in size, said primary switchbeing closed in response to relative separation of said leg and saidwall member with respect to each other.

10. The combination of claim 81 wherein a normally closed timing switchis provided in the electrical circuit, said timeing switch permittingthe actuating device to operate for a prescribed period of time afterthe primary switch has been opened.

11. The combination of claim 10 wherein means is provided for attachingsaid timing switch to the exterior of said actuating device, said timingswitch including a movable contact in the form of a flexible leaf springand a fixed contact, and means for opening the switch by breaking theelectrical connection between said contacts.

12. The combination of claim 11. wherein a spur gear is rotatablymounted proximate said timing switch, means for operatively connectingsaid gear to the motor, and a cam secured to said gear means, said camadapted to move the flexible leaf spring and break the circuit as thespur gear is caused to rotate.

13. The combination of claim 12 wherein the cam is wedge-shaped and itis positioned on the surface of said spur gear so that it is offset withrespect to the axis of rotation of said gear, and it circumscribes anorbital path as said gear rotates.

14. The combination of claim 1 wherein the toy is a doll, said actuatingmeans is positioned within the dolls head, the lower portion of saidhead including a skull to which the actuating device is secured, and askintype covering is provided which surrounds said skull and has theconfiguration of a dolls head formed

1. A toy figure comprising a body member having a head attached thereto,a movable mouth in said head, tubular means within said body forconnecting said mouth to a discharge opening in said body, actuatingmeans within the toy, at least a portion of which contacts said tubularmeans, for creating a peristaltic action in the tubular means wherebymaterial placed in the mouth is extruded through said tubular means andthrough the discharge opening, and means for energizing said actuatingmeans.
 2. The combination of claim 1 wherein the toy is a doll, saidactuating device includes at least one elongated arm pivotally mountedtherein, a portion of said arm adapted to contact a portion of the tubeand exert a pulsating compressing force against said tube therebycreating said peristaltic action, and means including a motor forcausing said arm to pivot.
 3. The combination of claim 2 wherein themeans for causing said arm to pivot includes a primary mouth leverpivotally mounted within the device, one end of said terminatingproximate the mouth whereby pivotal movement of said lever impartsrelative movement to the mouth, said lever being positioned proximatethe elongated arm and adapted to engage a portion of said arm and causeit to pivot about its pivot axis.
 4. The combination of claim 3 whereina tubular stocking is provided which includes a webbed portion, meansfor securing said stocking to said one end of the lever so that saidwebbed portion is interposed between the elongated arm and the tube. 5.The combination of claim 3 wherein a gear train is provided within thedevice, means for operatively connecting said gear train to the motormeans, and means for operatively connecting the other end of the leverto the gear train.
 6. The combination of claim 5 wherein the gear trainincludes a main drive gear, means for securing a pin to one surface ofsaid gear so that it is offset relative to the axis of rotation of saidgear, the other end of said lever having an elongated slot therein, andmeans for attaching said lever to said gear by mounting the slotted endon said pin.
 7. The combination of claim 3 which includes a battery forenergizing the motor, electrical circuit means, a normally open primaryswitch for opening and closing said electrical circuit, and means forpositioning said switch proximate the mouth whereby said switch can beclosed by applying a pressure in the region of the mouth.
 8. Thecombination of claim 7 wherein the skull has a lower jaw, a portion ofsaid jaw being movable relative to the skull, and the primary switchincludes a movable contact in the form of a flexible leaf spring and astationary contact, said movable portion of said jaw being affixed tothe leaf spring.
 9. The combination of claim 8 wherein said lower jawincludes a fixed elongated wall member, and the movable jaw portionincludes an elongated leg, said wall member and said leg being alignedwith respect to each other to provide a space therebetween, said movableportion and said leg being movable so that said space can vary in size,said primary switch being closed in response to relative separation ofsaid leg and said wall member with respect to each other.
 10. Thecombination of claim 8 wherein a normally closed timing switch isprovided in the electrical circuit, said timeing switch permitting theactuating device to operate for a prescribed period of time after theprimary switch has been opened.
 11. The combination of claim 10 whereinmeans is provided for attaching said timing switch to the exterior ofsaid actuating device, said timing switch including a movable contact inthe form of a flexible leaf spring and a fixed contact, and means foropening the switch by breaking the electrical connection between saidcontacts.
 12. The combination of claim 11 wherein a spur gear isrotatably mounted proximate said timing swiTch, means for operativelyconnecting said gear to the motor, and a cam secured to said gear means,said cam adapted to move the flexible leaf spring and break the circuitas the spur gear is caused to rotate.
 13. The combination of claim 12wherein the cam is wedge-shaped and it is positioned on the surface ofsaid spur gear so that it is offset with respect to the axis of rotationof said gear, and it circumscribes an orbital path as said gear rotates.14. The combination of claim 1 wherein the toy is a doll, said actuatingmeans is positioned within the doll''s head, the lower portion of saidhead including a skull to which the actuating device is secured, and askin-type covering is provided which surrounds said skull and has theconfiguration of a doll''s head formed thereon.